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Drawing of a person wearing a mask leaning over and holding the earth.

Pandemic futures

by Sam Friedman, Sara Johnson, and Karyn Pomerantz

Sam Friedman, Sara Johnson and Karyn Pomerantz report on the threat of a Bird Flu pandemic, analyzing capitalism’s failures in mitigating pandemics like COVID-19. They argue for a socialist vision of public health that prioritizes the well-being of people, the welfare of animals and a commitment to protect the environment.

July 9, 2024

by Joel Sronce

In this poem, Joel Sronce weaves together three different soccer matches including a pickkup game at a schoolyard in Gaza during the genocide.

Trump, the right, and the broader anti-trans reaction

The material roots of scapegoating

by Eric Maroney

It is evident that Trump and the MAGAtized Republican Party have taken advantage of voters’ anxieties and created a sense of panic surrounding transgender issues. However, as Eric Maroney explains, what remains less clear are the reasons why these appeals resonate with certain voters, what drives this particular political reaction, and how the Left can effectively respond.